Commended for its ‘deep knowledge and curiosity’, BAHR’s experienced team covers the full scope of banking and finance matters, with a particular strength in offshore and shipping finance. Richard Sjøqvist oversees the group and has broad expertise which includes syndicated lending and acquisition finance. Ida Marie Windrup leads the banking sub-team and has expertise in debt financing transactions in particular. Markus Nillsen is a key contact for financing agreements, while associate Vanessa Kalvenes harnesses regulatory capabilities. The team was strengthened in May 2024 with the arrival of maritime finance specialist Eivind Eliassen from Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig. March 2024 marked the departure of Audun Dahle-Nedrelid to Wiersholm.
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‘What makes the team at BAHR unique is that they are able to create a very comfortable and friendly atmosphere during collaborations. They are open to brainstorming ideas and are able to think outside the box when it comes to thinking of creating tailor-made solutions for facility agreement provisions.’
‘What sets BAHR ahead of other Norwegian law firms is its excellent lawyers with in-depth knowledge of both local law and the local market.’
‘Richard Sjøqvist and Markus Nilssen are our trusted advisors within banking and finance. They can always be relied upon to provide well-founded pragmatic and to-the-point advice.’
‘The team stands out for their deep knowledge and curiosity, consistently demonstrating a keen interest in adopting new technologies. They are amongst the most eager to leverage innovations to enhance their work.’
‘Ida Marie Ødegaard stands out for her exceptional skill and service-oriented approach. She is friendly and pleasant to work with, consistently providing valuable support and insight.’
- ‘Steffen Rogstad is highly proficient, solution-oriented, and creative. He demonstrates a remarkable ability to address complex issues effectively.’
‘There is an added-value in the fact that BAHR provides a one-stop solution which covers the establishment of the base prospectus for issuance of bonds, corporate advice, derivatives, etc. - all handled within the same team.’
‘Markus Nilssen's team handles all inquiries we have, from corporate matters to derivatives and bond issuance. To do that they need a tremendous insight into the financial markets in general and our segment in particular, and a broad angle.’
Clients clés
- Citibank N.A.
- DNB Group
- Adevinta
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- SalMar ASA
- Aker Group
- Ventyr SN II
- Export Finance Norway
- Nordea Bank Abp
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Points forts
- Assisted the creditor parties DNB Bank ASA, Pareto Alternative Investments and Kroll Security Trustee on the ca. NOK 8.2bn (€700m) refinancing facilities.
- Assisted Aker BP ASA with its new $1.8bn corporate revolving credit facility.
- Assisted DNB Bank ASA on the €3.5bn Norwegian law governed amendment, restatement and extension of VISMA AS’s credit facilities.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Ida Marie Windrup; Richard Sjøqvist
Autres avocats clés
Markus Nilssen; Vanessa Kalvenes; Eivind Eliassen; Steffen Rogstad